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“Twin Regeneration: Two Localities are Upgraded – A Dream is Born” permanent exhibition 12/05/2009 - 31/12/2010 A permanent exhibition focusing on Elaionas and the Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue twin urban regeneration project was launched on May 12, 2009. The exhibition features photographs, designs and videos depicting: The development of the Elaionas locality in historical and town-planning terms The actual situation in the area of Elaionas, which falls under City of Athens administration, the planning design which is already being implemented and the projects that have been undertaken by the Municipal Authority The Votanikos-Alexandras Avenue Twin Urban Regeneration project is presented at the end 10th European Jazz Festival at “Technopolis”: Selection of Greek representative 08/02/2010 - 31/03/2010 The candidate that will represent Greece in the 10th European Jazz Festival in Athens, organized by City of Athens "Technopolis" from May 25 to 29, 2010, will be selected by a four-member committee that consists of: Yiorgos Katsaros (City of Athens Music Ensembles chairman), Yiannis Terezakis (City of Athens Big Band conductor), Yiorgos Haronitis (Jazz & Jazz magazine editor) and Pantazis Tsaras (music producer). Those interested can submit their applications and enclose a CV and a CD or demo of their work from Monday, February 8 to Wednesday, March 31, 2010 to: City of Athens "Technopolis", 100 Pireos St, Post Code 118 54, Athens, marked "To participate in the 10th European Jazz Festival. “Common basis” for 7 artists… 15/03/2010 - 29/03/2010 The exhibition presented by the City of Athens Cultural Organization at the Arts Centre is the "Common basis" for 7 Greek artists. Opening: Monday 15 March 2010, time 19:30 “Miniatures of traditional structures” 16/03/2010 - 30/03/2010 The exhibition of the Cultural - Environmental Group of the Kallitheas Elassonas High School, presents replicas of traditional structures from the area of Elassona in the form of miniature, accompanied by photographs of the original structures. The building materials used, are mostly stone, wood and dirt. Opening: Thursday 18 March 2010, time 18:00 “The art of natural landscape painting with a philosophical approach by Elizabeth Chu” 17/03/2010 - 30/03/2010 An interesting and very different exhibition by Elizabeth Chu is presented to the Athenian audience by the City of Athens Cultural Organization and the delegacy of Taipei (Taiwan). Elizabeth Chu presents a type of Asian painting that is very different from Western painting in terms of style, the material and the tools used. The public is invited to experience the art, the culture and the philosophy of the East, the painting of natural landscape with watercolors and ink. Opening: Wednesday 17 March 2010, time 19:00 “The Dreams” by Christos Gialepsos 18/03/2010 - 28/03/2010 When looking at the art of Christos Gialepsos it is clear that he has been influenced by impressionism. His work is divided into three thematic categories: landscapes, angels and portraits, for which he uses a combination of techniques. The aim of the exhibition is not that much the promotion of the artist's work, as much as sensitizing the public that dreams can come true. Opening: Thursday 18 March 2010, time 19:00 “Dark Lands”: Photography exhibition by Thanos Hondros 19/03/2010 - 28/03/2010 The press photographer of The City of Athens Cultural Organization, Thanos Hondros, shows us a different and unknown side of himself. It unfolds in his personal exhibition titled "Dark Lands", which will be presented at the Cultural Centre, bringing to light the artistic temperament of the photographer. The urban landscape and street photography dominate the exhibition. The photographer freezes the moments and magnifies them in eternity writing his poetry with light. Opening: Friday 19 March 2010, time 19:30 “Fashion Week Athens Fall-Winter 2010/2011” 25/03/2010 - 28/03/2010 City of Athens Technopolis and Q-Productions are staging Fashion Week Athens with Fall-Winter collections for 2010/2011. Once again the City of Athens and "Technopolis" support renowned Greek fashion designers and newcomer designers, giving them the opportunity to strengthen their own identity in the international fashion scene. This year's Fashion Week Athens is held in cooperation with anti-poverty agency Action Aid. “Exidavelonis” 28/03/2010 - 20:30 The story takes place in Constantinople in the end of 1940. Exidavelonis- a wealthy widower with two children-has two great passions. His passion for money-making as a result the lives of his children and those around him miserable and unhappy-and his love for young Emine. He decides to marry Emine who is 40 years younger than him. His son loves the same woman but his father plans to marry him with a rich widow. At the same time he plans to marry his daughter, who loves a young man that works in their house as a servant with an old man with the agreement that he will not ask for a dowry. While he is organizing a dinner to announce his and his daughter's engagement, he finds out that his son is in love with his future wife.